Shoes [ Clothing & Fashion ]
… of elite society. The fashion for high heels gave elite men a commanding posture over their social inferiors, whereas dancing shoes had a supple construction that facilitated the nimble footwork required at balls. Footwear therefore helps … 6 6 . John Feltham, A Guide to the Watering and Sea-Bathing Places (London: Longman, 1806), p. 33. The construction of a dancing shoe was very different to that of a shoe made for walking, or a boot made for riding. Although men’s dancing shoes were typically made of leather, the uppers were much softer than the leather used for outdoor shoes. The …
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